Origin:Swiss
Other Origin(s):French, German
Meaning:Peaceful ruler
Frédéric is a boy’s name of German, French, and Swiss origin. It’s a French form of the German name Friedrich, which combines the elements _frid_, meaning “peace,” and _ric_, meaning “ruler,” to form the meaning “peaceful ruler.” If you’re hoping baby will grow up to be a great leader someday, this could be the perfect name for them! With roots in German and French, both of which are official languages of Switzerland, it’s no surprise that Frédéric is popular with Swiss parents.
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